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reactive strategy

[ri-ˈak-tiv ˈstra-tə-jē]
nounpl: reactive strategies
estratégia reativa
1. An approach to problem-solving or decision-making that responds to events or changes after they occur, rather than anticipating them in advance
The company adopted a reactive strategy, only addressing issues as they emerged rather than planning ahead.
A empresa adotou uma estratégia reativa, abordando apenas os problemas conforme surgiam em vez de planejar com antecedência.
2. In business and management, a defensive approach focused on responding to market conditions, competitor actions, or operational challenges rather than initiating proactive change
A reactive strategy may be cost-effective in the short term but often leads to competitive disadvantage.
Uma estratégia reativa pode ser econômica no curto prazo, mas frequentemente leva a desvantagem competitiva.
Synonyms
defensive strategyresponsive approachadaptive strategydamage controlfire-fighting approach
Antonyms
proactive strategypreventive strategyoffensive strategyanticipatory approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estratégia reativa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estratégia reativa
Common in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
estratégia reativa
Standard usage; sometimes called 'abordagem reactiva'

Related Idioms & Phrases

fighting fires
closing the barn door after the horse has bolted
being caught off guard
playing catch-up
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